Derry School District

The agenda includes a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and other warrants. Presentations include 2026 election information, student member updates from Pinkerton Academy and Next Charter School, and administration reports from the Business Administrator and Superintendent. The board will conduct deliberations regarding the final approval of the 2026-2027 budget and associated warrants, as well as receive reports from the Finance and Facilities committees and updates on kindergarten registration.

The agenda focuses on administrative and educational governance, including appointment presentations from school leadership, director reports, and updates from student representatives. The Board will conduct deliberations on several policies, specifically regarding the school calendar, school board powers and duties, and school board membership. Additionally, the meeting includes reports from the Finance, Facilities, and Curriculum and Assessment committees, as well as updates from the Business Administrator and Superintendent. The Board also reserves the right to hold a nonpublic session regarding specific statutory personnel and legal matters.

The agenda for the meeting includes appointment presentations, student member updates, and deliberations regarding the East Derry School roof replacement and South Range Elementary School facade and HVAC bids. The Board will discuss the 2026-2027 school calendar and conduct second readings for policies on therapy animals, school board member authority, and administration in policy absence. Additional items include administrative and superintendent updates, committee reports from the finance, policy, facilities, and curriculum and assessment committees, and first readings of policies regarding the school calendar, school board powers, and membership.

The meeting includes the approval of payroll, expense manifests, and personnel actions such as nominations, resignations, and retirements. The agenda covers student delegations, deliberations on school board goals, and updates from the business administrator, superintendent, and a budget timeline review. Additionally, the board will review enrollment reports and holds the right to convene a nonpublic session to address specific district matters.

The meeting included nominations for the Director of Human Resources and the School District Treasurer. Presentations were provided regarding the metal roof project at West Running Brook Intermediate School and a construction update for the Next Charter School. The Board discussed the Memorandum of Understanding for the Next Charter School and the summer board meeting schedule. Additionally, the meeting featured administrative reports from the Business Administrator and Superintendent, along with committee reports regarding facilities and the Town Net Zero Task Force.